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MalfunctionKOD

DOVER

Received May 15, 2026

Report 1423537-2026-00159 · MDR key 25191248

Device

Generic name

Catheter, Urological

Model number

1616

Catalog number

1616

Lot number

3304U12QX

Product problems

  • Unintended Deflation

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT BEFORE INSERTING IT INTO THE PATIENT, WATER WAS INJECTED TO INFLATE THE BALLOON; HOWEVER, WATER LEAKED FROM THE BALLOON SECTION. THE DEFECT WAS IDENTIFIED PRIOR TO INSERTION INTO THE PATIENT, SO ONLY WATER WAS USED DURING THE TEST. THERE WAS NO PATIENT USE.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

AN INVESTIGATION IS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY. UPON COMPLETION, THE RESULTS WILL BE FORWARDED.